Bachelor of Arts highlights
| Highlights of the Bachelor of Arts |
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| Programme information - Bachelor of Arts |
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Full-time study: 3 years full-time. Part-time study an option. 360 points required. Locations taught: City Campus Application closing date: 8 December. Second semester start an option. Conjoints available: Yes. Conjoints with the Bachelor of Arts Taught within: Faculty of Arts |
Arts is the broad term for subjects in humanities, social sciences, languages and literature.
Ancient History | Anthropology | Art History | Asian Studies | Chinese | Classical Studies | Comparative Literature* | Criminology** | Dance* | Drama | Economics | Education | Employment Relations and Organisation Studies | English | English Language Acquisition and Linguisitics | Ethics | Ethnomusicology* | European Studies | Film Television and Media Studies | French | Geography | German | Greek | History | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Latin | Latin American Studies* | Linguistics | Linguistics and English Language Teaching | Logic and Computation | Maori Studies | Mathematics | Medieval and Early Modern European Studies* | Music | Music Education | Pacific Studies | Philosophy | Polish | Political Studies | Psychology | Samoan* | Social Science for Public Health | Sociology | Spanish | Statistics | Tongan* | Women's Studies | Writing Studies
Majors, minors and specialisations
Many of the above subjects can be taken as a major or minor within the Bachelor of Arts.
* Minor only
** Criminology is subject to approval for availability in 2009.
Additional subjects include: Croatian | English as a Second Language | English Writing | Language Teaching and Learning | Polish | Russian
Career opportunities
A BA will give you transferable skills to pursue different career opportunities throughout your life. BA graduates are sought after in a wide variety of fields for their communication skills, adaptability and creative thinking. Your BA could take you into a career in:
- management
- the diplomatic service
- administration
- tourism
- the arts
- the media
- the film industry
- advertising
- research
- interpreting or translation
- publishing
- writing and editing
- policy analysis
- human resources
- social services
- teaching
Careers services on campus help you make choices to achieve your career goals.
Skills you will gain
The BA enables you to acquire the skills that employers value. Through your study you will learn to:
- research and evaluate information
- think critically and creatively
- communicate effectively
The BA promotes originality and adaptability, and you will develop high quality thinking and problem-solving skills that you can apply to many different situations.
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Entry requirements
Applications for the 2008 academic year: see the
2008 undergraduate admissions information.pdf (282kB)
Applications for the 2009 academic year: see the
2009 undergraduate admissions information.pdf (451kB)
Admission and enrolment offers more information about entrance requirements and how to apply and enrol.
Pathways to University offers information about full-time and part-time preparation courses and foundation programmes, to help you gain skills, confidence, or an entrance qualification before you begin university study.
Costs
Please note: These fees apply to domestic students (citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia). International students should refer to the BA information for international students.
Tuition fees (NZ$): $4,303-$4,805. These fees are based on a full-time course load of 120 points for the 2008 academic year. Prices are indicative only.
How much will it cost? outlines other costs associated with studying
Financial support offers information on scholarships, loans and allowances, and working to support your study, plus money management advice and budgeting tools.
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What is this programme like?
First year
In your first year of full time study you will take a total of eight courses: six courses from the three subjects that interest you the most. For example, you might choose to take two courses in Political Studies, two courses in Italian, and two courses in Ancient History. Your remaining two courses could be in a fourth subject, or in General Education, or a combination.
Subsequent years
From the subjects you have taken in your first year, you choose at least two to study at a higher level. One of these subjects becomes your primary interest (your "major") which you will take to the most advanced stage. You also have the opportunity to take additional courses from other subjects. If you wish, you can include two courses from other degrees in your BA. If you have not taken two General Education courses in your first year, you would take them in your second or third year.
How it is taught
The exact teaching methods depend on the subjects you choose. The majority of Arts subjects have lectures, complemented by tutorials for small group learning and discussion. Some subjects (Theatre Studies, for example) may have practical components or studio work; languages are likely to require more frequent contact sessions and language laboratory practise sessions.
Hours required per week
As an average, ten hours per 15 point course - this includes contact time in classes (lectures, tutorials etc) and independent study (reading, writing assignments, etc.)
Postgraduate study opportunities
Follow-on qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Master of Arts
We also offer a range of qualifications in specialist areas such as International Relations and Human Rights, Language Teaching, and Translation.
Student support
Orientation offers a great way to find your feet when you are starting University, with tours, study tips, and opportunities to socialise. Make sure you get a programme.
Uniguides offer buddying to new students - let an experienced student show you around and help you settle in.
Getting around offers transport information and instructions on how to find your way around our campuses.
Learning support outlines the range of resources available to help you with your academic studies.
Personal support outlines resources to help you settle in, and where to go for assistance when you need it.
"What is most enjoyable about my programme is that it's interdisciplinary. That is, it allows me to make connection between people and places that I might not otherwise recognise. My favourite moments have been those times in lectures or tutorials when new ideas are created, or chaos suddenly becomes clear. I've also learned to operate in an environment that involves research within a wide range of media, and interaction with many people from within and outside the academic environment. Most importantly, I've discovered the pleasure that goes with learning, particularly alongside fellow students who have become friends for life."
Caitlin Sinclair
Currently studying the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws conjoint
